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It's the summer break in Shadyside, Queens, and Team Pom's
investigation into the mysterious organization called C.A.O.S, and
its sinister boss Steve, have hit a dead end. Seeking a bit of
inspiration, Roberta, Ruby and Agnes head to the Natural History
Museum to spend time with Ruby's aunt, a de-extinction biologist in
training who's just stumbled upon a precious sample of Dodo
remains. But C.A.O.S. lurks in the shadows with Dodo schemes of
their own! Can Team Pom foil Steve's plans in time to save the
entire city? Can peanut butter really fight evil? Or is New York
City finally going to the birds?
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Jungle Book
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Rudyard Kipling
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Three tales from Kipling's "Jungle Books". "Mowgli's Brothers"
tells the story of Mowgli, the young boy raised by wolves and under
the protection of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the black panther, as
they face the threat of the tiger, Shere Khan. In "The King's
Ankus", Mowgli is led to a vast treasure in a hidden city by the
python, Kaa. He does not realise, however that the allure of the
treasure leads men to kill... In "Red Dog", Mowgli and his wolfpack
are under threat from a vicious pack of wild dogs, and Mowgli must
turn to Kaa for help to defeat them. Classics Illustrated tells
these wonderful tales in colourful comic strip form, offering an
excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also
includes a biography of Rudyard Kipling, theme discussions, a poem
by Kipling and study questions, which can be used both in the
classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.
Today is Kioko’s fifth birthday and his grandfather is taking him
on his first-ever ride on a matatu, the name given to Kenya’s
colourful public buses. As they journey to Machakos, Kioko’s
grandfather tells him the tale of a dog, a goat and a sheep, and
why dogs always chase after matatus. Through the story, we learn
that life is more than a destination and a matatu is more than a
vehicle. Both are journeys filled with bumps, dust and unexpected
twists and turns. The secret is to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Based on the masterpiece film from Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao
Takahata. Why did she choose to come to earth? Why did she long for
this world? An old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl
inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess
grows rapidly into a young lady, enthralling all who encounter
her-but ultimately, she must face her fate and be punished for her
crime.
While taking a tour of Area 54 with her grandmother, the President
of the United States, little Ruby Topper discovers a mysterious
little alien carrying a red hood. When Ruby dons the crimson cape
and cowl, it grants her AMAZING SUPERPOWERS! But will her newfound
abilities be enough to save the White House -- and her grandmother
-- from the rampaging Big Bad Wolf-Bot?
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Great Expectations
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Charles Dickens; Illustrated by Henry C Kiefer
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Pip is a young blacksmith's apprentice, who is one day accosted by
an escaped convict, who he aids by providing him with food and a
file. Soon after, he is called upon by the mysterious and wealthy
Miss Havisham to entertain her. He meets the beautiful but stubborn
Estella at the home of Miss Havisham and develops feelings toward
her. Later, Pip is sent to London and receives financial support
from an unexpected benefactor... Classics Illustrated tells this
wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent
introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a
timeline of technological progress in Dickens's lifetime and study
questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to
further engage the reader in the story.
Laugh-out-loud and fully illustrated Ninja Kid is the start of a
brand new series from bestselling comedian Anh Do! Nelson is a
nerd! Unfit, uncool...totally awkward! But when he wakes up on his
tenth birthday, he discovers he is a NINJA! THE LAST NINJA ON
EARTH! How is he going to save the world when he cannot even get
his undies on the right way?! With the help of Grandmas inventions
and his wild cousin Kenny, can Nelson master his new ninja skills
AND save Duck Creek? Anh Do is a hugely popular Australian comedian
fun black and white illustrations throughout funny, frank and
fast-paced, Nelson is a lovable every-kid that even reluctant
readers will enjoy
Everyone's favorite feline superhero is back for even more
hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat
Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they
face...the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the
kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues,
and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they're not alone--a summer in
the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro
City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they
arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won't be long before Dad's new
neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly. This volume
includes: Five full-length comics One bonus Cat Ninja Tale
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Last of the Mohicans
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James Fenimore Cooper; Illustrated by John P Severin, Stephen L. Addeo
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Fenimore Cooper's tale of Hawk-eye and his Mohican friends
Chingachgook and his son, Uncas, as they help four wayward British
travellers navigate the American wilderness amidst the French and
Indian War (1754-1763). Danger stalks them at every turn with the
native Hurons hunting them, led by their deceitful guide, Magua.
Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic
strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.
This edition also includes a biography of James Fenimore Cooper and
study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at
home to further engage the reader in the story.
Translated into Sesotho from Our Story Magic: Stories with magic
inspire us to believe in hope and dreams. How will anyone recognize
'real life' miracles if they have not learned about magic from
stories? Our Story Magic is a collection of enchanting and
compelling African folklore tales written for children, with
illustrations by artists from KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). Read
and share these stories with the love that went into the writing of
them. Some of the magical titles in this collection include: Sun
and the Moon, Queen of the Tortoises, Moonlight Magic, Dad Is
Eating Ashes, The Singing Dog, Jojelas Wooden Spoon, and Sunset
Colors.
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Count of Monte Cristo
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Alexandre Dumas; Illustrated by Lou Cameron
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Edmond Dantes, a merchant sailor in the early 19th Century, is
wrongfully imprisoned for life without trial. After years of
incarceration on the remote island prison of the Chateau d'If, he
learns of a vast treasure on the island of Monte Cristo and becomes
determined to escape in order to retrieve the treasure and use it
for vengeance against the men who betrayed him. Classics
Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip
form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This
edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which
can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the
reader in the work at hand.
Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most
iconic characters in children's books. These highly collectible
editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old
and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and
historical adventures. The world's most famous travelling reporter
must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a
pharaoh's symbol. On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious
ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends
with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of
madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger. The Adventures
of Tintin are among the best books for readers aged 8 and up. Herge
(Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54
years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin
series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not
the greatest, comics series of all time. Have you collected all 24
graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land of the Soviets Tintin
in the Congo Tintin in America Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh
Tintin: The Blue Lotus Tintin: The Broken Ear Tintin: The Black
Island Tintin: King Ottakar's Sceptre Tintin: The Crab with the
Golden Claws Tintin: The Shooting Star Tintin: The Secret of the
Unicorn Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure Tintin: The Seven Crystal
Balls Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun Tintin: Land of Black Gold
Tintin: Destination Moon Tintin: Explorers of the Moon Tintin: The
Calculus Affair Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet Tintin:
The Castafiore Emerald Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney The Adventures
of Tintin and the Picaros Tintin and Alph-Art
We rejoin our favorite blue-haired heroine to find her warding off
the nightmarish Marra, chatting with homeless Nisse, rescuing
weather spirits and searching for the elusive black hound... and
she's still got to make it to the Sparrow Scout badge ceremony on
time! As always, there is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns,
and new friends in this latest instalment of the Hilda fiction
series.
The Longman Caribbean Writers Series comprises of many classic
novels, short stories and plays by the best known Caribbean
authors, together with works of the highest quality from new
writers.
THE BIRTH OF AN ICON!Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories from
the 1950s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic strips,
celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic. Roy Race is
only a schoolboy - but the scouts from the mighty Melchester Rovers
have spotted his talent, and now he's on his way to a career as
professional footballer! But how will Roy settle into the ranks at
Rovers? Can he deal with the competition, the pressure, and the
fan's expectations? One thing's for certain: if he's going to
become a club legend, he better get his scoring boots on... The
legend begins here! An icon of British comics and sporting history
is born, with his origin presented in glorious hardback for the
first time!
One of the most iconic characters in children's books Join the
world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures
as he travels behind the Iron Curtain in Tintin in the Land of the
Soviets, and tangles with Al Capone in Tintin in America. The first
of eight volumes containing Herge's best loved adventure stories,
with two thrilling mysteries: Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Accompanied by his dog Snowy, Tintin leaves Brussels to go
undercover in Soviet Russia. His attempts to research his story are
put to the test by the Bolsheviks and Moscow's secret police ...
Tintin in America Gangsters, Cowboys, and the Big Apple await
Tintin when he travels across the Atlantic to America. He soon
finds himself in terrible danger - but with Snowy to help him, he
faces it head on ... Join the most iconic character in comics as he
embarks on extraordinary adventures spanning historical and
political events. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in
the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven
Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011. The Adventures of Tintin
continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their
way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have
been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to
entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in
the early 20th. Herge (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907.
Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The
Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of
the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.
Build students' reading skills with this action-packed nonfiction
book designed to engage students. Showcasing heroes and villains
from Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse Comics, this informational text
examines the history of comic books and their enduring popularity.
Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME
content, this book includes essential text features like an index,
captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars,
fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to
connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It
Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with
state standards, this title features complex content appropriate
for students preparing for college and career readiness.
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